Transformation
The Victorian Government has developed the Victorian Forestry Plan to assist the industry with the gradual transition away from native timber harvesting.
Transformation is underway
In 2019 the Victorian Government announced there will be a gradual transition away from native forest harvesting to a plantation-based timber supply.
The Government will support VicForests to undertake a transformation, innovation and diversification program for the native timber sector to assist in the transition for affected businesses and individuals.
This includes the retention of current harvest levels to 2024, then a reduction over time through to cessation by 2030.
The Victorian Government has developed the Victorian Forestry Plan to assist the industry with the gradual transition away from native timber harvesting.
The reform package enables VicForests to continue to provide significant opportunities for the sector - and the many thousands of people who work in the industry - to diversify into new sources of timber, new products and new markets.
- Forest Management
- Plantations
- Government Services
- Forest Carbon
- Traditional Owners and Communities
- Markets